Label: CVS EFFERVESCENT PAIN RELIEF PM- acetaminophen and diphenhydramine tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

DISCLAIMER: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

Drug Label Information

Updated February 2, 2015

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Acetaminophen 500 mg

    Diphenhydramine 25 mg

  • Purpose

    Pain Reliever/fever reducer

    Nighttime sleep-aid

  • Uses

    temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pain with accompanying sleeplessness

  • Warnings

    Liver warning

    This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage can occur if you take

    more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
    with other drugs containing acetaminophen
    3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

    Do not use

    with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
    with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
    in children under 12 years of age
    if you ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    liver disease
    a breathing problem such as emphysema, or chronic bronchitis
    trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
    glaucoma

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
    taking sedatives or tranquilizers

    When Using this product

    drowsiness will occur
    avoid alcoholic beverages
    do not drive or operate machinery

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness.
    pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
    fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    new symptoms occur
    redness or swelling is present
    new symptoms occur

    These could be signs of a serious condition.

    If pregnant or breast-feeding,

    ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children.

    Overdose warning

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
    dissolve tablets fully in 8 oz of water at room temperature
    do not chew or swallow tablet

    Adults and children 12 years and over

    take 2 tablets fully dissolved in 8 oz of water at room temperature at bedtime
    do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours

    children under 12 years

    do not use

  • Other information

    each tablet contains: potassium 156 mg; sodium 165 mg
    store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid excessive heat.
    do not use if individual pouch is torn or open
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, FD&C red 40, flavor, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate, potassium bicarbonate, povidone, simethicone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose

  • Questions or comments

    1-866-467-2748

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Distributed By: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

    One CVS Drive, Woonsocket RI 02895

    CVS.com

    1-800-SHOP CVS

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark Tylenol®.

    Tamper Evident: Do not use if individual pouch is torn or open. This is not a child resistant package. Keep out of reach of children.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Effervescent Pain Relief PM

    Extra Strength

    Acetaminophen 500mg, Diphenhydramine HCl 25mg

    Compare to the active ingredient in Extra Strength Tylenol® PM**

    Non-habit forming pain reliever/sleep aid

    Aspirin & Ibuprofen free

    For a restful night's sleep

    No need to chew or swallow tablet

    Berry flavor
    16 Effervescent Tablets

    CVS Effervescent Pain Relief PM
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS  EFFERVESCENT PAIN RELIEF PM
    acetaminophen and diphenhydramine tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-577
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN500 mg
    DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: TC2D6JAD40) (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - UNII:8GTS82S83M) DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE25 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    POTASSIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: HM5Z15LEBN)  
    POVIDONES (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize15mm
    FlavorBERRYImprint Code RP177
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:59779-577-1616 in 1 CARTON; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34302/02/2015
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)